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15 stories across Contemporary, Asia, Art Fair, and Seoul. Latest: Ryoji Ikeda Wins 9th Nam June Paik Prize.
The 9th Nam June Paik Prize has been awarded to Ryoji Ikeda, a Japanese composer and artist known for his precise mathematical explorations of sound and light. The prize is given by the Nam June Paik Art Center, directed by Namhee Park.
Frieze has announced the fifth edition of its Asian art fair, which will feature new curated sections and an expanded programme, once again connecting the global art world to Asia. The organizer noted that previous editions saw a strong response to Latin American artists and galleries.
Frieze magazine has published its latest issue, which includes coverage of the fifth edition of its Asian art fair, featuring new curated sections and an expanded programme aimed at connecting the global art world to Asia.
The fifth edition of Frieze fair connects the global art world to that of Asia, featuring new curated sections and an expanded programme.
On August 19, 2026, Frieze announced the fifth edition of its fair, which connects the global art world to Asia, featuring new curated sections and an expanded programme.
Frieze Seoul opened its fifth edition on August 19, 2026, at the COEX convention center in Seoul, South Korea, connecting the global art world with Asia through new curated sections and an expanded programme.
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Gladstone Gallery will open a new expanded space in Seoul's Hannam-dong district on August 31, 2026, doubling its exhibition area. Designed by Minsuk Cho and Seoul-based architecture firm Mass Studies, the new gallery occupies two floors in the 739-28 Hannam Building.
Artist Zhanna Kadyrova will present work at the Jeju Biennale in Jeju City, Korea, running from August 25 to November 26, 2026. The presentation is organized by Galleria Continua, the gallery that represents the Ukrainian artist.
The fifth edition of Frieze Seoul will once again connect the global art world to Asia, with new curated sections and an expanded programme. The fair continues to build on its role as a platform for international galleries and artists, fostering dialogue between Asian and Western art scenes.
Frieze announced the fifth edition of its Seoul fair, which will once again connect the global art world to Asia with new curated sections and an expanded programme. The fair, which has been held annually since 2022, aims to strengthen ties between international and Asian art scenes.
The fifth edition of Frieze London has opened, once again connecting the global art world to that of Asia, with new curated sections and an expanded programme.
Frieze has announced the fifth edition of its art fair dedicated to connecting the global art world to Asia, featuring new curated sections and an expanded programme.
The fifth edition of Frieze Seoul will feature a new curated section by Wonseok Koh, foregrounding underrepresented modern artists across 12 solo shows.
The Long Museum in Shanghai is presenting Still Moving, the first major exhibition of Antony Gormley’s work in China. The show features Critical Mass II from 1995, an installation of 60 life-size cast iron body forms, which is making its first appearance in Asia.
Art Basel Hong Kong supplies a floorplan to locate participating galleries and information on its Conversations and film program at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Partners listed are the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Qatar Airways and Westminster Travel Ltd.
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